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National Workshop on Smart Farming at CTCRI, Thiruvananthapuram
The ICAR- Central Tuber Crops Research Institute  in collaboration with Indian Society for Root Crops  is organizing a ‘National Workshop on Smart Management of Agricultural Resources to Transform Indian Farms ’ at CTCRI campus at Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram from 15-17th December 2022. The workshop aims at bringing together all stakeholders who are in the field of smart farming, with the intention to discuss about the current state-of- the art technologies as well as future prospects. It also aims to create more collaboration amongst different players in the field of smart farming like scientists, farmers, entrepreneurs and policy makers. Artificial intelligence and internet of things  enabled ICT tools have been enabling targeted outputs with precision resource management, minimum carbon footprint and thereby sustainable farming. The e-Crop, an IoT device developed by CTCRI for smart farmingdeserves a special mention as it is a very successful device in this direction. It has been installed at many locations in the country for different stakeholders to have a first-hand experience of its advantages in sustainable natural resource management and protection of the environment without comprising the yields targeted by the grower. Shri. T.V. Subhash, Director, Department of Agriculture& Farmers Welfare, Govt. of Kerala will inaugurate the workshop on 15th December 2022, in the presence of Dr. A.K Singh, DDG , ICAR, Dr. M.N Sheela, Director, CTCRI and Dr. Manoj Samuel, Executive Director, Centre for Water Resource Development and Management , Kozhikode.
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UPSC
RESULT OF THE CIVIL SERVICES  EXAMINATION, 2023
On the basis of the result of the Civil Services  Examination, 2023 held on 28/05/2023, the candidates with the following Roll Numbers have qualified for admission to the Civil Services  Examination, 2023.
The candidature of these candidates is provisional. In accordance with the Rules of the Examination, all these candidates have to apply again in the Detailed Application Form-I  for the Civil Services  Examination, 2023. The dates and important instructions for filling up of the DAF-I and its submission will be announced in due course on the website of the Commission.
Candidates are also informed that marks, cut off marks and answer keys of CS  Examination, 2023 will be uploaded on the Commission’s website i.e. https://upsc.gov.in only after the entire process of the Civil Services Examination, 2023 is over i.e. after the declaration of final result.
The Union Public Service Commission has a Facilitation Counter near the Examination Hall Building in its premises at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi. Candidates may obtain any information/clarification regarding their result of the above-mentioned Examination on all working days between 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM, in person or on Tel. No. 011-23385271, 011-23098543 or 011-23381125 from the Facilitation Counter.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
MIFF 2022 Technical Award Winners in Cinematography, Sound Designing and Editing
Mumbai, 4 June 2022
The 17th Mumbai International Film festival  has also announced the technical awards in three categories; i.e. Cinematography, Sound Designing and Editing. Each awardee will receive a cash amount of Rs 1,50,000/- along with trophy and certificate.
Best Cinematography
- Bernarda Corenjo Pinto  for ‘Among Us Women’
“Cinematographer plays an important role in the story telling in "Among Us Women". The candid style of shooting and captivating imagery with available natural light is the pulse of the film”, observes the jury.
- Rafeeq Ellias  for ‘If Memory Serves Me Right’
“The Award for the Best Cinematographer is given to Rafeeq Ellias for ‘If Memory Serves Me Right’ for his use of strong visuals made possible by his extensive use of an informal handheld camera which creates an instant empathy for the main character”, cites the jury.
Best Sound Design
- Jose Rommer  for ‘For Your Peace of Mind, Make Your Own Museum’
“The sensitive characteristics use of sound in "Make Your Own Museum" makes it a masterly creation. It is through the sound track that film maker captured the intimacy of the protagonist and her world”, the jury comments
- Pritam Das  for ‘Kicking Balls’
“The outstanding work done by Pritam Das in the film ‘Kicking Balls’ has presented the story as an amazing experience to the audience.”, observes jury.
Best Editing
- S. Shanmuganathan  for ‘Dhobi Ghat’
“Through the creative and lively editing, the editor structures the rhythm of life in Dhobi Ghat. He captures the life and also the uncertainty looming large on the inhabitants,” cites the jury.
- Sajed P C  for ‘Bamboo Ballads’
“The Award for the Best Editor is given to Sajed P C for ‘Bamboo Ballads’ for his crisp and seamless editing which helps to evenly pace out the film thus adding to its overall finesse”, observes jury.PIB MIFF Team | DL/BSN/SSP/DR/MIFF-60
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Which #MIFF2022 films made your heart skip a beat or more? Let the world know of your favourite MIFF films using the hashtag #MyMIFFLove
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If you are touched by the story, do get in touch! Would you like to know more about the film or the filmmaker? In particular, are you a journalist or blogger who wants to speak with those associated with the film? PIB can help you connect with them, reach our officer Mahesh Chopade at +91-9953630802. You can also write to us at miff.pib[at]gmail[dot]com.
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For the first post-pandemic edition of the festival, film lovers can participate in the festival online as well. Register for free as an online delegate  at https://miff.in/delegate2022/hybrid.php?cat=aHlicmlk The competition films can be watched here, as and when the films become available here.
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Ministry of Power
PRAAPTI App and Web portal launched by Minister of State  for Power, Shri R.K. Singh for bringing transparency in electricity payments to Generators.
A Web portal and an App namely PRAAPTI , www.praapti.in, has beenofficially launched today by Hon’ble Minister of State  for Power in the presence of Secretary, Shri A.K. Bhallaand other senior officials of Ministry of Power, Chairman & Managing Director, PFC, CMDs of other Power Sector PSUs and various officials of Power Sector.
PRAAPTI App and web portal has been developedto bring transparency in power purchase transactions between Generators and Discoms.
The App and Web Portal will capture the Invoicing and payment datafor various long term PPAs from the Generators. This will help the stakeholders in getting month-wise and legacy data on outstanding amounts of Discomsagainst power purchase.
The app will also allow users to know the details related to the payments made by the Discoms to the power generation company and when they were made.
PRAAPTI will also enable the consumers to evaluate financial performance of their Discoms in terms of payments being made to the generation companies.
The Portal would also help DISCOMs and GENCOs to reconcile their outstanding payments.
The portal would facilitate relative assessment of various State DISCOMs on “Ease of making payments” to various Generation Companies, and will also help make transactions in the power Sector more transparent.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 213.91 Cr
Over 4.05 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 50,594
5,379 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.70%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 2.00%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 213.91 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.05 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,14,361
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2nd Dose
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1,01,09,378
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Precaution Dose
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68,26,177
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,35,202
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2nd Dose
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1,77,03,732
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Precaution Dose
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1,32,85,004
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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4,05,07,953
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2nd Dose
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3,05,74,338
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,17,45,431
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2nd Dose
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5,25,16,492
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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56,07,74,923
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2nd Dose
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51,38,30,904
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Precaution Dose
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7,05,36,509
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,39,40,089
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2nd Dose
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19,64,98,608
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Precaution Dose
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3,85,32,884
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,76,07,317
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2nd Dose
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12,28,27,616
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Precaution Dose
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4,24,83,016
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Precaution Dose
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17,16,63,590
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Total
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2,13,91,49,934
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 50,594. Active cases now constitute 0.11% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.70%. 7,094 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,38,93,590.
5,379 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 3,21,917 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 88.80 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 2.00% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 1.67%.
Department of Space
Reusable Launch Vehicle
On May 23, 2016, India became the fifth nation to successfully conduct the flight demonstration of a scaled down version of a winged-body reusable launch vehicle, thereby validating the critical technologies such as autonomous navigation, guidance & control, reusable thermal protection system and re-entry mission management. This flight represented the first baby step towards the realisation of a future fully reusable Two Stage To Orbit  space transportation system.
A fully reusable Two Stage To Orbit  Launch Vehicle, that can launch payloads to Low Earth Orbit with 15 times reusability, is expected to reduce the launch cost by approximately 50 - 60% when compared to that of an expendable launch vehicle.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, DrJitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana has removed medical expense worries of crores of Indians: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that the achievements of Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana  are quite satisfactory. Shri Modi said that this scheme has not only taken out the worries of crores of people of the country regarding the cost of treatment, but has also made their lives easier.
In a tweet threads, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has informed that today, the 5th Jan Aushadhi Diwas is being celebrated in the country. This scheme has made a direct positive impact on the lives of common people of India. More than 12 lakh citizens of the country are buying medicines from Jan Aushadhi Kendras daily. The medicines available here are 50% to 90% cheaper than the market price.
Responding to the tweet thread by Union Minister, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“भारतीय जन औषधि परियोजना की उपलब्धियां काफी संतोषप्रद हैं। इससे न केवल इलाज के खर्च को लेकर देश के करोड़ों लोगों की चिंताएं दूर हुई हैं, बल्कि उनका जीवन भी आसान हुआ है।”
Cabinet
Cabinet apprised of MoU between India and the UK on Cooperation in Weather and Climate Sciences
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding  between India and United Kingdom on on Cooperation in Weather and Climate Sciences. The MoU was signed on 28th January 2019, under which, an Implementation Agreement on Weather and climate science for service partnership will also be signed between India and the UK.
Benefits:
The proposal, which entails signing of an MoUwith the Met Office, UK  will benefit India, as it is an enabling mechanism to work on scientific challenges in the Indian context, namely Climate Science and Services, capacity building including exchange programmes, technology development, severe weather, air pollution studies, hydrometerology etc. The MoU reinforces the spirit of equity and inclusiveness through sharing of best practice and lessons in areas of common interest in the two countries, and identifying opportunities for joint activities in weather and climate science across the region. It will also the best environment for research and innovation for delivery of high-end research for societal benefit.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 198.10 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 7.09 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,98,10,51,075
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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7,09,24,890
More than 198.10 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 7.09 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Rs. 15,000 Crore for ''India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package"
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved significant investments to the tune of Rs. 15,000 crore for 'India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package'. The funds sanctioned will be utilized in 3 Phases and for immediate COVID-19 Emergency Response  has been provisioned and rest for medium-term support  to be provided under mission mode approach.
The key objectives of the package include mounting emergency response to slow and limit COVID-19 in India through the development of diagnostics and COV1D-dedicatcd treatment facilities, centralized procurement of essential medical equipment and drugs required for treatment of infected patients, strengthen and build resilient National and State health systems to support prevention and preparedness for future disease outbreaks, setting up of laboratories and bolster surveillance activities, bio-security preparedness, pandemic research and proactively engage communities and conduct risk communication activities. These interventions and initiatives would be implemented under the overall umbrella of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
In Phase 1, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare with the support of all the other line ministries has already undertaken several activities like:
- Additional funds to the tune of Rs 3,000 Cr have been released under the Package to State/UTs, for strengthening of existing health facilities as COVID Dedicated Hospitals, Dedicated COVID Health Center and Dedicated COVID Care Centers. Detailed guidelines, protocols and advisory for quarantine, isolation, testing, treatment, disease containment, decontamination, social distancing and surveillance. Hotspots have been identified and appropriate containment strategies are being implemented.
- Diagnostics laboratories network has been expanded and our testing capacity increasing every day. In fact, leveraging on the existing multi-disease testing platforms under National TB Elimination Programme, orders for procurement of 13 lakhs diagnostic kits have been placed to augment COVID 19 testing.
- All health workers including Community Health Volunteers  have been covered with insurance under the “Pradhan MantriGaribKalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers lighting COVID-19". Personal Protection Equipment , N95 masks and ventilators, testing kits and drugs for treatment are being procured centrally.
The major share of the expenditure will be used for mounting robust emergency response, strengthening National and State health systems followed by strengthening pandemic research and multi-sector national institutions and platforms for One-Health, community engagement and risk communications and implementation, management, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation component. M/o Health & Family Welfare has been authorized to re-appropriate resources among components of the package and among the various implementation agencies  as per the evolving emergent situation.
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism Signs MOUs with Online Travel Companies to strengthen hospitality and tourism industry
In its ongoing effort to strengthen the Hospitality & Tourism Industry especially in the times of the pandemic, the Ministry of Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with Cleartrip and Ease My Trip on 15th April 2021.
The primary objective of this MoU is to provide extensive visibility to accommodation units which have self-certified themselves on SAATHI  on the OTA platform. The MoU also outlines both parties to encourage Units to register on NIDHI and thereby on SAATHI and encourage local tourism Industry with appropriate safeguards for curbing spread of COVID-19.
The idea is also to gather more information on accommodation units in order to gain actionable insights & designing evidence based & targeted policy measures and to promote safe, honourable and sustainable tourism.
The signing ceremony was conducted in the presence of Shri Rakesh Kumar Verma, JS, MoT;Shri B.B. Dash, Director , MoT; Dr. A Raj & Shri Mohit Singh from Quality Council of India ; Mr. Vipin Shah, Vice President, Ease My Trip and Mr. Sriram V, Business Head, Cleartrip Private Limited.
The Ministry of Tourism & the Online Travel Companies will endeavour to take necessary steps to encourage and promote strategic and technical co-operation in the tourism sector for overall benefit in the identified areas through the MoU. It is expected that more such MOUs will be signed in the future order to strengthen the Hospitality & Tourism Industry.
Ministry of Railways
Provision of Free Wi-Fi at Railway Stations
Wi-Fi services are proposed to be provided at 6471 stations  over Indian Railways. 5816 stations are targeted to be provided with Wi-Fi services by March, 2020. Balance 655 stations are targeted to be provided with Wi-Fi services by March, 2021. So far this facility has been provided at 5491 stations upto 3rd December, 2019.
RailTel has signed agreement/MoU for extending Wi-Fi services with the following agencies:
- M/s. Mahataa Information India Pvt. Ltd.  .
- M/s Power Grid Corporation of India Limited.
- Department of Telecom under Universal Service Obligation Fund .
- M/s Tata Trusts and Vijyavahini Charitable Foundation and Indian Railways.
During the month of October, 2019, a total of 15145433  unique users logged into free Wi-Fi services provided at Railway Stations of Indian Railways.
So far funds of Rs. 27.77 crores, have been sanctioned by DoT under Universal Service Obligation Fund  for the provision of Wi-Fi services at 200 Nos. Railway stations in rural areas. Balance stations have been completed in collaboration with other organizations under Corporate Social Responsibility /Charity funding and under partnership with Railways.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Clarification on Offset Policy
Unnecessary controversies are being sought to be created following media reports regarding a statement purportedly made by the former French President, Francois Hollande, concerning the selection of Reliance Defence as the Offset partner by Dassault, the manufacturers of Rafale aircraft.
The reported statement perhaps needs to be seen in its full context – where the French media has raised issues of conflict of interest involving persons close to the former President. His subsequent statements are also relevant in this regard.
The Government has stated earlier and again reiterates that it had no role in the selection of Reliance Defence as the Offset partner.
For a rounded appreciation of this matter, it may be worthwhile to briefly dwell upon why and how Offset Policy came into play. The Offset Policy was formally announced for the first time in 2005 and has been revised several times. To leverage its huge arm-imports in order to develop a strong indigenous industry, a flow-back arrangement is made in the defence contracts, which is widely known as offsets, and constitutes a certain percentage of the contract value. The key objectives of the Defence Offset Policy is to leverage the capital acquisitions to develop Indian defence industry by fostering development of internationally competitive enterprises; augmenting capacity for research and development in defence sector and to encourage development of synergistic sector like civil aerospace and internal security. The offset can be discharged by many means such as direct purchase of eligible products/services, FDI in joint ventures and investment towards equipment and transfer of technology. As per Defence Offset Guidelines, the foreign Original Equipment Manufacturer  is free to select any Indian company as its offset partner.
It has been reported that a JV between Reliance Defence and Dassault Aviation came into being in February, 2017. This is a purely commercial arrangement between two private companies. Incidentally, media reports of February, 2012 suggest that Dassault Aviation, within two weeks of being declared the lowest bidder for procurement of 126 aircraft by the previous Government, had entered into a pact for partnership with Reliance Industries in Defence sector.
Dassault Aviation has issued a Press Release stating that it has signed partnership agreement with several companies and is negotiating with hundred odd other companies. As per the guidelines, the vendor is to provide the details of the offset partners either at the time of seeking offset credit or one year prior to discharge of offset obligation, which in this case will be due from 2020.
In view of above, it is once again reiterated that the Government of India has no role in the selection of Indian Offset partner which is a commercial decision of the OEM..
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